Fairfax, Va. -- The NRA-PVF has not made an endorsement in
Indiana's 2nd Congressional District. The rating mentioned in
Jackie Walorski's recent press release was given to her in 2008,
when she was running for state representative. It does not apply to
this congressional race. The quotes in Ms. Walorski's release were
pulled from a thank-you letter to Ms. Walorski from the NRA upon
her retirement as a state representative. This letter had nothing
to do with the IN - 2 race.

Candidate ratings and endorsements in this race will be released
at a later date and will come from the NRA-PVF directly.

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group. Four million members strong, NRA continues to uphold the
Second Amendment and advocates enforcement of existing laws against
violent offenders to reduce crime. The Association remains the
nation's leader in firearm education and training for law-abiding
gun owners, law enforcement and the armed services.

The NRA Political Victory Fund (NRA-PVF) is NRA's political action committee. The NRA-PVF ranks political candidates — irrespective of party affiliation — based on voting records, public statements and their responses to an NRA-PVF questionnaire.

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The NRA-PVF is non-partisan in issuing its candidate grades and endorsements. Our decisions are not based on a candidate's party affiliation, but rather on his or her record on Second Amendment issues. The NRA is a single issue organization. The only issues on which we evaluate candidates seeking elected office are gun-related issues.

Indicates an NRA Endorsed Candidate.

A+

A legislator with not only an excellent voting record on all critical NRA issues, but who has also made a vigorous effort to promote and defend the Second Amendment.

A

Solidly pro-gun candidate. A candidate who has supported NRA positions on key votes in elective office or a candidate with a demonstrated record of support on Second Amendment issues.

AQ

A pro-gun candidate whose rating is based solely on the candidate's responses to the NRA-PVF Candidate Questionnaire and who does not have a voting record on Second Amendment issues.

B

A generally pro-gun candidate. However, a "B" candidate may have opposed some pro-gun reform or supported some restrictive legislation in the past.

C

Not necessarily a passing grade. A candidate with a mixed record or positions on gun related issues, who may oppose some pro-gun positions or support some restrictive legislation.

D

An anti-gun candidate who usually supports restrictive gun control legislation and opposes pro-gun reforms. Regardless of public statements, can usually be counted on to vote wrong on key issues.